Mountain hiking requires careful preparation and thoughtful equipment. It includes special clothing, shoes, tents and backpacks. Quechua is a successful brand, one of the five largest manufacturers of sports products for special purposes. Its specificity is outdoor activities in the mountains. Therefore, choosing a backpack of this brand, the buyer should remember that he purchases a product with high consumer properties.
A little bit about the brand
The brand begins its history in 1997. Just then, the French company Decathlon (one of the leaders in the sporting goods market) decided to establish a new brand for lovers of mountain trails. Her office is located in the immediate vicinity of the Mont Blanc mountain, chosen by both skiers and climbers. The name of the new brand comes from an Indian tribe who feels absolutely comfortable in the mountains. Quechua people have been living in the Andes since ancient times, adapting to the conditions of the highlands.
The newly created brand is based on the following principles:
- Accounting for all innovative technologies and materials in the manufacture of products.
- Environmentally friendly products.
- Democratic prices.
So, buying a sports backpack in a company store, you can be sure of its quality, hypoallergenicity and loyal pricing.
Brand Assortment
All products can be divided into three groups: clothes and shoes for hiking, everything for camping, as well as equipment, which includes backpacks. Quechua thinks through every detail, offering automatic tents that open in seconds, sleeping bags of various sizes, designed for adults and children, quick-drying socks, resistant to abrasion. Hundreds of items are manufactured in China, Bangladesh and Vietnam, where Quechua enterprises are located.
Only backpacks brand offers dozens of species. Backpacks-refrigerators are in demand for carrying food and drinks of different capacities, the price of which varies from 800 to 5 thousand rubles, depending on the volume. All of them are tested by independent experts, because the quality of manufactured products is very important for the company. The range includes giant backpacks up to 100 liters, designed for long trips with the need to carry tents and camping equipment, as well as special women's and children's versions of products of various capacities, including small bags for city walks.
How to choose a sports backpack?
When choosing a product, it is important to consider two points: the duration of the trip and the route. Will it be movement on the plain, highlands or cycling. Quechua backpacks are divided into different series depending on the specified parameters. There are three of them. The first includes small models designed for day walks on flat roads or with a slight difference in elevation - these are Escape and Arpenaz, suitable for daily use. Their small sizes (up to 22 liters) will allow you to take water, a light breakfast, a warm jacket or a windbreaker with you. Models are designed for urban routes, adapted for carrying laptops and folders with business papers.
Going on a mountain route for the whole day, you should opt for products of the Forclaz series with a capacity of 20 to 40 liters. They will allow you to take the necessary things for both adults and children, provide comfortable storage of the camera and even capture hiking sticks in case of difficulty of the chosen path.
If you need to spend the night and arrangement of a place of rest, Forclaz backpacks with a capacity of 70 liters or more are provided.
Backpacks Quechua Arpenaz: description, lineup
Arpenaz Kid are children's models with a capacity of 5 liters or more. Even the smallest participant in the journey, starting at the age of four, can independently carry personal items in a light multi-colored backpack. Its feature is simplicity and practicality. Having a pocket on the outside, inside it consists of one compartment, which is very convenient for the baby. Comfort in the back area is achieved through the use of foam, and a convenient zipper and the ability to adjust the straps will make a short trip a pleasant one.
For children from 10 years old, a more spacious Quechua backpack is suitable. 10 liters of volume will allow you to use it for training and visiting the pool. Presented in a variety of colors, the model costs about three hundred rubles with a warranty of at least 10 years. Weight does not exceed 160 grams. Dimensions are 23x39x10 cm, which allows you to transfer paper format A-4 and makes this model acceptable for adults. Durable polyester reliably protects what is inside without requiring special care. If necessary, it can be washed (hand wash).
In addition to the usual 20-liter, a waterproof backpack of this series is also available, which is provided as an extra for a longer trip. It easily transforms into a small ball and does not take up much space. Its weight does not exceed one hundred grams, which allows you to store in it things and documents that require protection from moisture. The model is very convenient for walking through the forest when collecting medicinal herbs, mushrooms and other gifts of nature.
Consumer Reviews
The cost of the most voluminous backpack of the Arpenaz series does not exceed 700 rubles, which attracts buyers who note the excellent ratio of price and consumer properties of the goods. Families with many children are happy to purchase children's models, using every opportunity for walking on long walks. Practicality is adjacent to convenience, which is achieved by comfortable fixing of belts, environmental friendliness of the material and ease of fasteners.
When buying a regular backpack, many prefer to stock up on a rain cover. When using the product for trips to the beach or the pool, users recommend immediately purchasing waterproof models, which will add convenience when wearing a wet bathing suit or bath accessories. Buyers note the compactness, lightness and strength of the seams, which almost did not deserve a single gripe. Quechua backpacks are the right choice for families who prefer outdoor activities.